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NPC Worldwide Membership & Online Entry

All competitor entries, check-ins, scoring and statistics within NPC and NPC Worldwide are managed through Muscleware. The system automatically verifies whether a competitor holds a valid NPC Worldwide Membership. For Pro Qualifier entries, Muscleware also checks whether the competitor holds a valid qualification.

NPC Worldwide Membership - Rules Effective 2026

📌 Competitors: A valid current-year NPC Worldwide membership is required to register for the competition.

📌 Coaches/Support Persons: A valid current-year NPC Worldwide membership is required to purchase and hold a backstage pass.

Please note:

  • Creating a login automatically assigns a Member #.
  • The membership is valid only after payment has been successfully completed and a green check mark
  • Effective 2026, coaches/support persons must hold a valid NPC Worldwide membership to purchase a backstage pass.

 

Fee: USD 55 per calendar year (payment via Stripe, major credit cards accepted)

Online Entry NPC Worldwide Swiss Spring Show

Online entries close March 31, 2026.

Fees:

  • CHF 135 One class
  • CHF 65 Each additional class (Crossover)
 

📌 Crossover entries: Competitors may compete in multiple classes - Either across different divisions (e.g., Classic Physique + Men’s Bodybuilding) or within the same division (e.g., Bikini Open + Bikini True Novice and/or Bikini Masters).

📌 Fit Model: Crossover entries within the same contest are not permitted. A change between divisions is only allowed from one contest to another.

📌 Backstage passes can no longer be purchased through the Muscleware contest registration.

Backstage Pass - Coaches / Support Persons

The backstage pass allows coaches to assist competitors with final stage preparations. It is not intended for family members, partners, or friends to remain backstage.

Effective 2026, backstage access is restricted to individuals holding a valid NPC Worldwide membership.

Fees:

  • CHF 100 Backstage-Pass: Backstage access and venue access standing area
  • CHF 250 Premium Backstage-Pass: Backstage access and reserved seating in rows 2 or 3 (limited availability)
 

📌 A valid NPC Worldwide membership is required for purchase.

👉  www.npcworldwidemembership.com

📌 Backstage passes can only be purchased via the following link. Passes will be issued at check-ins.

📌 The backstage pass/wristband must be worn visibly at all times. Sharing, transferring, or altering passes is not permitted.

    Backstage access and venue access standing area

    Upload Screenshot NPC Worldwide Membership

      Backstage access and reserved seating in rows 2 or 3

      Upload Screenshot NPC Worldwide Membership

      Music Posing Routine

      A 60-second posing routine will be performed in the finals for the following divisions (Top 5 in Open and Top 3 in Junior, Masters, True Novice & Novice):

      ​Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Classic Physique und Men’s Bodybuilding. 

      📌 Music Upload: After completing your online entry (including payment), you will receive a confirmation email from Muscleware containing your personal upload link (also check your spam folder).

      Music Upload Requirements:

      - Format: MP3 - Free online tools can be used for conversion, e.g., by searching “MP3 Trimmer”.

      - Length: 60 seconds - If files are longer than 60 seconds, only the first 60 seconds will be played.

      - Tracks shall not contain vulgar or inappropriate content.

      - Deadline: March 31 - After this date, music uploads are no longer possible. No music will be accepted at check-ins.

      - Uploading music on time is the sole responsibility of the competitor.

      VENUE.

      CAMPUSSAAL Kultur & Kongresse

      Bahnhofstrasse 6

      5210 Brugg-Windisch

      - Arrival by train - Brugg train station is loacted next to the venue.

      - Arrival by car - Use Campus Parking garage.

      Check-ins

      Check-ins are mandatory for all competitors.

      Friday, 3 April 2026

      3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

      CAMPUSSAAL Kultur & Kongresse

      📌 Present your NPC Worldwide Membership 2026 (Screenshot) and your passport/identity card/Swiss residence permit.

      📌 Your competitor number (large black button) and wristband will be issued at check-ins. Both are required to compete on Saturday.

      Show Day

      Saturday, April 4, 2026

      CAMPUSSAAL Kultur & Kongresse

       

      Schedule:

      • 07:00 AM Doors open to competitors and coaches

      • 08:30 AM Doors open to public

      • 10:15 AM Judging begins

      • 01:30 PM/02:00 PM Judging resumes

       

      📌 The use of professional cameras and all external recording devices is strictly prohibited. Only smartphone photography and filming are permitted.

      📌 Competitors may enter the venue only with their competitor wristband and fully covered tanning (no shorts or short-sleeve tops).

      Backstage Rules

      These rules ensure safety, organization, and fairness for all competitors.

      - The backstage area is restricted to competitors, coaches/support persons, and ONE UP Events staff only and is controlled by security personel. It is not intended for family members, partners, or friends to remain backstage.

      - Children are not permitted in the backstage area.

      - Coaches/support persons (backstage pass) have access to the warm-up area only. Access to the stage gangway (area behind the stage) and the stage ramp (stage entry and stage exit) is strictly prohibited.

      - Self-Tanning, the presence of pets, and smoking of any kind are strictly prohibited.

      - The use of professional cameras and all external recording devices is strictly prohibited. Only smartphone photography and filming are permitted.

      - Misconduct or failure to follow rules can result in revocation of backstage privileges and removal from the venue.

      TAN & MAKE-UP.

      @protan_europe is the official tanning provider for the Swiss Spring Show.

      • Self-tanning is strictly prohibited throughout the entire CAMPUSSAAL premises.
      • For booking-related questions, please contact contact@protan-europe.com

      Photo & Video

      David Andrieu is the official photo- and videographer for the Swiss Spring Show.

      Photo and video packages can be reserved and booked via email or at check-ins.

       

      📧 andrieu.mdm.@gmail.com

       

      • Foto Standard: CHF 60 → 6 photos

      • Foto Premium: CHF 80 → 10 photos

      • Video Standard: CHF 60 → Comparisons

      • Video Premium: CHF 100 → Individual routine

      • Video Gold: CHF 150 → Comparisons & individual routine

      • Platinum: CHF 220 → 10 Fotos + Video comparisons & individual routine

       

      The use of professional cameras and all external recording devices is strictly prohibited. Only smartphone photography and filming are permitted..

      HOTEL.

      Centurion Towerhotel

      Steinackerstrasse 1

      5210 Brugg-Windisch

      The hotel is located opposite the venue.

      Room rates:

      • Single room no breakfast CHF 110

      • Single room breakfast included CHF 130

      • Double room no breakfast CHF 130

      • Double room breakfast included CHF 170

      Room rates are valid with booking code: 1upevents

      Code-bookings by email or phone only.

      📧 info@centurion-towerhotel.ch

      📞 +41 56 460 22 22

      🌐 https://www.centurion-towerhotel.ch/

      NPC Worldwide Rules

      Preliminary Running Order Judging Swiss Spring Show 2026/Saturday, April 4.

      The final running order, including stage times for each division, will be announced after check-ins.

      10.15

      Women’s BB 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Men’s Physique True Novice 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s Physique Masters 35+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Women’s BB 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

       

      Men’s Physique Novice Top 3 Awards

      Men’s Physique Masters 35+ Top 3 Awards

       

      Men’s Physique Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s Physique Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s Physique Open C 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s Physique Open D 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Women’s Physique 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Men’s Physique Open A Top 5 Awards

      Men’s Physique Open B Top 5 Awards

      Men’s Physique Open C Top 5 Awards

      Men’s Physique Open D Top 5 Awards

      Men’s Physique Overall > Line Up > Award

       

      Women’s Physique 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

       

      Figure True Novice 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Figure Masters 35+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Figure True Novice Top 3 Awards

      Figure Masters 35 + Top 3 Awards

       

      Figure Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Figure Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Figure Open A Top 5 Awards

      Figure Open B Top 5 Awards

      Figure Overall > Line Up > Award

       

      Wellness True Novice 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Wellness Masters 35+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Wellness True Novice Top 3 Awards

      Wellness Masters 35 + Top 3 Awards

       

      Wellness Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Wellness Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Wellness Open A Top 5 Awards

      Wellness Open B Top 5 Awards

      Wellness Overall > Line Up > Award

       

      Classic True Novice 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Classic Masters 35+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Classic True Novice Top 3 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Classic Masters 35+ Top 3 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

       

      Classic Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Classic Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Classic Open C 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Classic Open A Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Classic Open B Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Classic Open C Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Classic Overall > Line Up > Posedown > Award

       

      13.30/14.00

      Fit Model Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Fiit Model Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Fit Model Open A Top 5 Awards

      Fit Model Open B Top 5 Awards

      Fit Model Overall > Line Up > Award

       

      Bikini True Novice 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Bikini Masters 35+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Bikini Novice Top 3 Awards

      Bikini Masters 35+ Top 3 Awards

       

      Bikini Open A 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Bikini Open B 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Bikini Open C 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Bikini Open A Top 5 Awards

      Bikini Open B Top 5 Awards

      Bikini Open C Top 5 Awards

      Bikini Overall > Line Up > Award

                                                                            

      Men’s BB Junior 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB Masters 40+ 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB -70kg 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB -80kg 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB -90kg 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB -102kg 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

      Men’s BB +102kg 30 Seconds Presentation > Line Up

       

      Men’s BB Junior Top 3 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB Masters +40 Top 3 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB -70kg Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB -80kg Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB -90kg Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB -102kg Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB +102kg Top 5 60 Seconds Routine > Awards

      Men’s BB Overall > Line Up > Posedown > Award

       

      Samstag, 6. April 2024 Check-in/Weigh-in alle Athleten

      14.00 – 16.00 im Campussaal Bahnhofstrasse 6, 5210 Brugg-Windisch

      ÖV: der Bahnhof Brugg ist nur wenige Schritte von der Halle entfernt

      Auto: Parkhaus Campus Parking benutzen

      Screenshot NPC Membership Card 2024 bereithalten und ID, Pass oder Niederlassungsbewilligung vorweisen

      Die Coaches müssen nicht am Check-in anwesend sein- aber dürfen. Athleten erhalten den online gekauften Coachpass oder können diesen nachträglich am Check-in für 75 CHF bar oder mit Karte beziehen. Wir nehmen keine Euro an.

      Der Coachpass berechtigt den Zutritt zum Zuschauerraum jedoch ohne Sitzplatz. Sitzplätze sind ausschliesslich für Ticketkäufer reserviert

      ProTan wird am Check-in sein. Bitte Fragen zu euren Terminen bitte direkt an ProTan. Wir können euch keine Auskunft geben.

      Athletenmeeting um 15.00 und 16.15 Uhr. Die Teilnahme ist nicht obligatorisch, wird aber allen empfohlen, die das erste Mal bei der NPC starten. Ihr bekommt Info zum Ablauf und zur Bühnenpräsentation und wir beantworten allfällige Fragen.

      Samstag, 7. April 2024 Wettkampftag

       

      07.00 Einlass Athleten und Coaches

      08.30 Einlass Zuschauer. Ticketkäufer kriegen gegen Vorweisen ihrer Tickets Zutrittsarmbänder. Ohne Zutrittsarmband kein Einlass in den Saal, nur Ausstellung.

      Zur VIP-Zone haben nur VIP-Ticketkäufer und VIP-Gäste sowie Staff Zutritt. Die VIP-Zone wird durch Security kontrolliert

      10.00 Eröffnung Wettkampf

      10.15 Beginn Judging

      • Men’s Physique
      • Women’s Figure
      • Men’s Classic Physique
      • Women’s Wellness

      Ca 12.00 Pause

      14.00 Auftritt Henry Monsanto mit Danceschool Baden

      14.15 Beginn Judging

      • Women’s Bikini
      • Men’s Bodybuilding